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First published 1990 (DOST Vol. VII).
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Raird, v. [Irreg. var. of Rerd(e v., with vowel conformed to Rar(e v.] intr. To resound with noise. — c1500-c1512 Dunb. (O.U.P.) 149/113.
Thai … schot ane gone that did so ruidlie rak Quhill all the aird did raird the ranebow under 1535 Stewart 50170.
With buglis blast quhill rairdit all the ryce
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